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2024 - 10 - 3

Rivers State Goes on Election Holiday: Fubara Sets New Vibes!

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Rivers State is ready to rock with a public holiday for local government elections! Discover all the juicy details about the preparation chaos and political drama!

In a striking move, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared October 3 and 4, 2024, as public holidays to prepare for the upcoming local government elections. This decision comes as residents gear up for a politically charged weekend. With anticipation in the air, locals are making plans to cast their votes, while businesses brace for a slow down, at least until the excitement kicks in on October 5.

However, it’s not all smooth sailing for the elections as the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by the fiery Chief Tony Okocha, has indicated that they will vehemently oppose the elections scheduled for the 5th. Accusations are flying as Okocha claims that Governor Fubara has ignored court decisions in his election-related maneuvers, which only adds to the suspense of how this election will unfold. The noise from the opposition gives the electoral process a dramatic twist, promising a nail-biting ride for voters.

In an effort to ensure a smooth election process, Governor Fubara has also announced strict restrictions on vehicular movement from midnight on October 4 until 5 PM on election day. This unprecedented measure aims to ease the flow of the voting process, but it might frustrate some partygoers who were looking for an excuse to hit the town! Suggestively, it raises the question: could this be the first local government election in Rivers where the results matter more than the party shenanigans?

As the tension builds, calls have been made to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the withholding of the voter register amid disputes between rival camps. With parties launching a barrage of accusations and cries of foul play, the situation is intense. Will voters be able to wade through the political muck, or will the drama overshadow the democracy at play?

Interestingly, this isn't the first time public holidays have been declared in connection with government elections. A well-timed break can often lead to increased voter turnout. Additionally, the political landscape of Rivers State has a history steeped in rivalry, making every election a spectacle worth watching. Stay tuned as October 5th approaches, and let the best team—or is it the most crafty one?—win!

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Rivers LG Poll: Fubara Declares Public Holiday, Restricts Movement (THISDAY Newspapers)

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara yesterday declared October 3 and 4 as public holiday in preparation for the local government elections in the state ...

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Rivers LG poll: Fubara declares Thursday, Friday public holidays (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has announced Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, 2024, as public holidays to allow.

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APC Vows To Oppose Rivers Oct. 5 LG Election – Independent ... (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)

PORT HARCOURT – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State led by Chief Tony Okocha has vowed to oppose the forthcoming local government elections, ...

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LG Polls: Gov Fubara Declares October 3, 4 Public Holidays (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The governor also announced strict restrictions on vehicular movement of residents from midnight on Friday, October 4 to 5pm on Election Day.

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APC's Okocha Accuses Rivers Governor Fubara Of Flouting Court ... (Arise News)

The embattled Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of ...

Lawmaker Applauds Court Decision on Rivers Local Government ... (Voice of Nigeria)

The spokesperson for the opposition lawmakers in the National Assembly, Mr. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has commended the Federal High Court, Rivers State ...

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LG poll: INEC withholds register as Rivers, Wike's camp clash (The Punch)

Ahead of the Rivers State local government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 5, the issue of the use of voter register for the conduct of the ...

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PDP protests upcoming Rivers State LGA elections (Vanguard)

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has launched a protest against the scheduled local government area (LGA) elections set for Saturday, ...

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[VIDEO] Rivers: Massive Security As PDP Stage Protest In Wake Of ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

This is as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it was yet to release the 2023 Voter Register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral ...

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Crowd besieges PDP secretariat in Rivers over LG polls (TheCable)

A crowd has besieged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, ahead of the local government election ...

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BREAKING: Fubara Locks Rivers State For Two Days Over Local ... (Politics Nigeria)

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4, 2024 as public holidays ahead of the local government ...

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Fubara vs INEC over Saturday's Rivers State LG polls | AIT LIVE (AIT LIVE)

Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara has declared that there is no going back on Saturday's local government election in the state, as he maintains that no.

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Protest rocks PDP secretariat over Rivers LG poll (The Punch)

Protests erupted at the Peoples Democratic Party secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, as tensions rise.

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Rivers PDP, APC in joint protest after Fubara vows local elections ... (Premium Times)

About 12 hours after the broadcast, the PDP and APC are holding a joint protest at the PDP secretariat along Aba Road in Port Harcourt,

Nigeria: Rivers Govt, APC Clash Over LG Polls (AllAfrica.com)

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has accused the Governor Siminalayi Fubara-led administration of drifting the state into a state of ...

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IPAC pledges support for free, fair LG polls in Rivers State (Guardian)

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), representing all registered political parties in Nigeria, on Thursday, pledged commitment to upholding democratic ...

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Rivers state local government election: Wike, Fubara political crisis ... (BBC News)

Di political crises between FCT minister Nyesom Wike and Rivers State govnor Siminialayi Fubara enta anoda level ahead of di 5 October council polls.

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We Won't Allow Anybody Cause Instability In Rivers — Fubara ... (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)

Photo caption: Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara (2nd left); addressing political stakeholders and leaders on preparations for the local government ...

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Why we'll not participate in Rivers LG poll - Police (The Punch)

The Rivers State Police Command has said it would comply fully with the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja which barred it from participating in the ...

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Rivers State Police Command Distance Self From LG Polls ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

In the statement, the police confirmed being in receipt of a restraining order preventing them from providing security during the LGA elections.

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(BREAKING) Rivers LG poll: Security operatives foil attempt to steal ... (The Punch)

Security operatives in Rivers State, on Friday, foiled an attempt by men dressed in police uniform to take over the office of the Rivers State Independent ...

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Rivers Governor Fubara Declares Public Holiday, Restricts ... (Arise News)

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared October 3 and 4 as public holidays in preparation for local government elections.

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Rivers APC factions clash over upcoming LG elections (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

With less than 72 hours to the scheduled local government elections in Rivers State, two factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state have.

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Police Will Enforce Court Orders On LG Election — Rivers Police ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

In the statement, the police confirmed being in receipt of a restraining order preventing them from providing security during the LGA elections.

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Rivers' deepening crisis finds fuel in proposed LGA elections ... (Businessday.ng)

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has made a broadcast affirming the local council elections scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024…

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APC, PDP threaten to stop LG election in Rivers - Daily Trust (Daily Trust)

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the leading opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State have threatened to stop the local ...

Officials to restrict vehicular and pedestrian movement amid local ... (Crisis24)

Officials will restrict vehicular and pedestrian movements in Rivers State amid the Local Government elections from 00:01 to 17:00 on Oct. 5.

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